Postdoctoral Research Fellowship – Mouse Neurodevelopment and Rare Diseases

University of Montreal Hospital Research Center; Montreal; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Montreal Hospital Research Center is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Mouse Neurodevelopment and Rare Diseases. This position offers a unique opportunity to explore a novel gene linked to neurodevelopmental disorders, utilizing advanced mouse models to investigate brain differentiation and connectivity. The role ensures a supportive lab culture, vast technical resources, and attendance at conferences, providing a holistic research environment.

Benefits

Access to modern research facilities

Funding for international and national conferences

Tax-exempt postdoctoral status in Quebec

Supportive lab culture

Qualifications

• PhD required in neuroscience or related field.
• Strong expertise in mouse neurodevelopment.
• Skilled in histology and molecular analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead functional analysis of a novel gene in KO mouse models.
• Focus on brain development and neuronal differentiation.

Skills

Expertise in mouse neurodevelopment

Histology

Immunofluorescence

Molecular analysis

In vivo mouse handling

Genotyping

EEG experience

Behavior analysis

Transcriptomic analysis

Education

PhD in neuroscience, developmental biology, or related field

Job description

Position: Postdoctoral Fellow – Mouse Neurodevelopment and Rare Diseases

Location: CRCHUM, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada

Start Date: Flexible (open until filled)

Duration: 2 years (renewable based on performance and funding)

Project Overview: We have identified a novel gene involved in neurodevelopmental disorders, in collaboration with clinicians and a patient association. You will lead the in vivo functional analysis of this gene using conditional KO mouse models, with a focus on brain development, neuronal differentiation, and seizure susceptibility. All models are already generated.

Required Qualifications PhD in neuroscience, developmental biology, or related field

• Strong expertise in mouse neurodevelopment (mandatory)
• Skilled in histology, immunofluorescence, and molecular analysis of mouse brains
• Comfortable with in vivo mouse handling and genotyping
• Experience in EEG, behavior, or transcriptomic analyses is a plus

Why Join Us:

Unique opportunity to study a gene with no known function (big impact papers)

• Access to modern facilities and 19+ technical platforms at CRCHUM
• Supportive, interdisciplinary, and inclusive lab culture
• Funding includes one international and one national conference per year
• Tax-exempt postdoctoral status in Quebec

How to Apply: Send a cover letter, CV, and two letters of recommendation to: [e-mail]